Production Lead @ Aerotek

Production Line Lead | Portland, ORAll Shifts AvailableWe are hiring a Production Line Lead for a metal finishing and manufacturing facility in Portland. This position helps coordinate daily production, communicates priorities between employees and supervisors, tracks production counts, and provides hands-on support and guidance to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production and workflow.
• Communicate production priorities with operators, platers, and supervisors.
• Monitor work orders and production schedules.
• Track and verify production quantities.
• Train and support production employees.
• Identify delays or production issues and communicate them to management.
• Assist with material movement and production planning.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate production documentation.
• Promote proper PPE and chemical safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial experience.
• Lead, trainer, or coordinator experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately track production counts and documentation.
• Basic computer/data-entry skills.
• Machine operation experience is a plus.
• Plating, metal finishing, coating, or electroplating experience is highly preferred.
• Must be comfortable working around industrial equipment and chemical processes.
• Ability to stand throughout the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Work EnvironmentThis is a hands-on industrial environment involving metal plating and chemical processes. The facility can be dirty and have noticeable odors, so candidates should be comfortable working in a true manufacturing setting. PPE is provided and required. Available Shifts

• Day: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
• Night: Sunday, 7:00 PM-6:15 AM; Monday-Thursday, 10:00 PM-6:30 AM

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.65/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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